Episode 304: Nykira Sasaki – Chef, Entrepreneur & Visionary Transforming Food, Business & Creativity 8-23-2025

What does it take to turn a passion for food, storytelling, and entrepreneurship into a thriving career—and still wake up every day driven to create, innovate, and inspire?In this episode of Healthy Lifestyle, Host & America’s #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist, Lori Anne De Iulio Casdia, sits down with Nykira Sasaki, a full-time chef, entrepreneur, and former screenwriter/producer. Nykira has built a unique brand blending culinary creativity, media production, and astrology, all while navigating the challenges of running a business in the competitive food and entertainment space.💡 In this engaging conversation, we explore:Lessons from her previously closed kitchen and what it taught her about food business strategyCurrent entrepreneurial challenges and how she overcomes themThe highs and lows of chef competitionsHow Hudson Table helped shape her brand and careerHer deep connection to astrology and how it guides her personal and professional decisionsWhy she believes astrology deserves to be taken seriouslyHer Harland positioning strategy and its role in her business visionDream opportunities for her brand SowareHow she would invest a hypothetical $10,000 to grow her business🎙️ Listen now to get inspired, discover actionable strategies for your own entrepreneurial journey, and see how creativity, strategy, and purpose can come together to build a thriving brand.🔗 Connect with Nykira Sasaki🌐 Website / Portfolio / Business: www.sowarefancyfood.com📧 Email: [email protected]🔗 LinkedIn📱 Social Media: @lefoodspecislist @sowarefancyfoodContinue Your Growth Journey🎁 Free Resource:3 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes🎾 Take the FREE Super Ball Bounce Pattern Quiz – 5 minutes for instant clarity, plus a complimentary session with Coach Lori Anne.📅 Book your session with Coach Lori Anne – Your future self is waiting!📧 Contact: [email protected]📲 Follow: @HealthylifestylewithLA · @CoachLoriAnne📚 Workshops Mentioned (Action Accelerator Series) Attend individually or stack for exponential impact:Jan–Vision & Goals | Feb–Activation Vision Board | Mar–Spring Into Activation | Apr–Spring Clean Your Business | May–Productivity & Habits | Jun–Slaying Imposter Syndrome | Jul–High Vibes Healing | Aug–Self-Care Everyday | Sep–Forged in Fire Pre-Retreat | Oct–Uncover Your Transformation | Nov–Dream Big | Dec–12 Days to Transformation👉 Learn more inside The Take Action Academy at LDC Strategies🌟 If not now… when? Start this episode—it may be the spark that ignites your next big leap.Continue Your Growth Journey with Coach Lori Anne🎁 FREE Guide: 3 Steps to Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes 🎾 FREE Super Ball Bounce Pattern Assessment + complimentary strategy session 📚 Explore the Intentional Collection, including the Intentional Self-Care Journal Workbook, on Amazon and the 17hats Marketplace📅 Book your complimentary discovery call. 🌐 www.ldcstrategies.com 📲 @CoachLoriAnne